refrain

Letters that make refrain

a, e, f, n, r, i are letters that make 'refrain'

Words within refrain

re, ref, rain, ain, in, AI, ai, RA, IN, Ra, Re, Fr, In are words within 'refrain'

Words created by adding a letter to the beginning or end of refrain

refrains is a word created by adding a letter to 'refrain'


3 possible definitions for 'refrain'

Refrain as "choose not to consume"

Under this definition, refrain is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

abstain, desist have the same meaning as 'refrain'

Antonyms

take in, have, consume, ingest, take have the opposite meaning of 'refrain'

Types of refrain

avoid, keep off, fast, fast, teetotal are types of 'refrain'.

Derivatives of refrain

abstainer, nondrinker, abstinence, abstention, abstinent, abstentious, ascetic are derivatives of 'refrain'.


Refrain as "resist doing something"

Under this definition, refrain is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

forbear has the same meaning as refrain

Antonyms

move, act have the opposite meaning of 'refrain'

Types of refrain

leave alone, leave behind, abstain, let it go, spare, save, forbear, sit out, hold back, stand by, help, help oneself, leave are types of 'refrain'.

Derivatives of refrain

forbearance is a derivative of refrain.

Example of refrain used within this context

"He refrained from hitting him back", "she could not forbear weeping"


Refrain as "the part of a song where a soloist is joined by a group of singers"

Under this definition, refrain is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

chorus has the same meaning as refrain

refrain as a type

'refrain' can be a type of music.

Types of refrain

tra-la, tra-la-la are types of 'refrain'.

refrain as a part

'refrain' can be a part of song, vocal.

Derivatives of refrain

choir, choral, chorus are derivatives of 'refrain'.



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